One-year results of the trial
| SE (n=66) | SW (n=66) | |
| Pulp exposures | 0 | 5* |
| Endodontic treatment | 6 | 6* (one after exposure) |
| Extraction | 1 | 0 |
| Total complications | 7 | 10 |
| Success (%) | 89.4 | 84.9 |
| Initial treatment costs in EGP (mean (SD)) | 456.6 (98.3) | 507.5 (123.4) |
| Total treatment costs in EGP (mean (SD)) | 586.8 (396.1) | 636.8 (379.3) |
| Total costs in EGP (mean (SD)) | 886 (528.92) | 926.96 (500.56) |
| Modified total costs in EGP (mean (SD)) | 826.37 (505.37) | 926.96 (500.56) |
Bold: significant differences (p<0.05).
*One case showed endodontic complications after direct pulp capping and is hence also included in the ‘endodonic treatment’ category.
EGP, Egyptian pounds; SE, selective; SW, stepwise carious tissue removal.